🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich Manchester United are finalising completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich. A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side Schüller, who has half a year left on her deal, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. Having netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the WSL team. Departure from Munich has been anticipated since she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top strikers. Per reports, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Strengthen the Forward Line The experienced striker's signing is expected to provide a major uplift to United’s forward line. Schüller has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of the German international coincides with a period when United seem 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. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought additional business: The signing of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s new deal, a club official stated: “She has become a critical component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having arrived from a side from the American league, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”