🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are finalising completing the signing for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Acquisition for United Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, has been a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the WSL side. Departure from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the German club’s supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its leading strikers. According to reports, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost the Attack The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a major boost to United’s attacking options. She has been highly reliable with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the last term, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Momentum at Old Trafford Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought additional business: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure 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 the middle of the park.” The new defender, having arrived from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”