🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Signing for the WSL Side The forward, with six months left on her contract, is known as a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. This signing will be seen as a major coup for the WSL team. Departure from Munich has been anticipated since she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the club's fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top strikers. According to multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack The 28-year-old’s arrival is expected to provide a significant uplift to United’s attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. For seven straight seasons, including the last term, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when United seem to be building momentum. Their recent performances feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen further activity: The acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” The new defender, having arrived from a club in the NWSL, added: “You can feel how much they [United] 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.”