🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Acquisition for United The forward, with six months left on her deal, has been a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 caps for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee signing for the WSL side. Departure from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. It was reported in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading forwards. According to multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost the Forward Line The experienced striker's signing should represent a major uplift to the team's forward line. Schüller has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven straight seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has seen further activity: The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a club official commented: “Miyazawa is now a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” Lundkvist, who has arrived from a club in the American league, added: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”