🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure German Striker Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific German striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Signing for United The forward, with six months left on her deal, has been a consistent goalscorer for both club and country. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. This signing will be seen as a major signing for the WSL side. Her exit from Bayern was expected after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top strikers. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer are now finalised. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost the Attack The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga. For seven straight seasons, up to and including the last term, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Momentum at Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering positive momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “She has become a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability allows her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a side from the American league, said: “You can feel how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”