🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for United Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, 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 caps for Germany. This signing is viewed as a major coup for the WSL team. Departure from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the club's supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer are now finalised. Reliable Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's signing is expected to provide a major boost to United’s forward line. She has been highly reliable with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven straight seasons, including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering momentum. Recent on-pitch successes feature securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has seen additional business: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since joining in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure commented: “Miyazawa is now a critical part 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 NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”