The Red Devils Set to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants

The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich.

A Marquee Signing for United

Schüller, who has half a year left on her contract, has been a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. This signing is viewed as a major signing for the WSL team.

Departure from Munich has been anticipated after she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised.

Consistent Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Forward Line

The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a major uplift to the team's forward line. Schüller has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga.

• For seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals.
• She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.

Building Steam at Carrington

Securing the German international comes at a time when the club seem to be gathering positive momentum.

Recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.

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

1. The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal.
2. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023.

Regarding the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a vital component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.”

The new defender, having joined from a club in the NWSL, added: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”