🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Signing for United Schüller, who has half a year remaining on her deal, is known as a consistent goal-getter for both club and country. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the WSL team. Her exit from Munich was expected since she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the German club’s supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. It was reported in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its top strikers. Per reports, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost United's Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a significant boost to United’s attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga. For seven straight seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford Securing the German international comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering momentum. Their recent performances feature qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has brought additional activity: The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure commented: “She has become a vital part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having joined from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”