🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Signing for the WSL Side Schüller, who has half a year left on her deal, has been a prolific goal-getter for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a major coup for the WSL side. Her exit from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the club's fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its top strikers. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goalscoring to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's signing should represent a major uplift to United’s attacking options. Schüller has been highly reliable in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. For seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when United seem to be building momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has brought further activity: The acquisition of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s extension, a club official commented: “Miyazawa is now a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability allows her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” Lundkvist, who has arrived from a side from the American league, added: “You can sense how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”