🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Secure German Striker 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 on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Signing for the WSL Side Schüller, who has six months left on her deal, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. This signing is viewed as a major coup for the WSL side. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. It was reported in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top forwards. According to reports, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to United’s forward line. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. For seven straight seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington Securing the German international comes at a time when United seem to be building momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought further business: The acquisition of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s extension, a club official commented: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill allows her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a club in the NWSL, added: “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.”