The Red Devils Set to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich

Manchester United are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific German striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side

The forward, with half a year left on her contract, has been a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. This signing is viewed as a major signing for the Women’s Super League team.

Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated since she appeared to be holding back emotions while applauding the club's fans following a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top forwards. Per reports, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed.

Reliable Goal Threat to Strengthen the Attack

The experienced striker's signing should represent a significant uplift to the team's forward line. Schüller has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga.

• For seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals.
• She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.

Gathering Momentum at Carrington

The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when United seem to be building positive momentum.

Recent performances feature qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.

In the transfer market, the winter break has seen further business:

1. The acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
2. The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023.

On the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.”

The new defender, having joined from a side from the American league, said: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”