🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Sign German Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising sealing the deal for prolific German striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from Bayern Munich. A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, is known as a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has netted over 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 team. Her exit from Munich has been anticipated since she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the club's fans following a victory 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 leading strikers. Per reports, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goalscoring to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a major boost to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably 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 Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Momentum at Old Trafford The acquisition of the German international coincides with a period when the club seem to be building positive momentum. Their recent performances feature securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought additional activity: The signing of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s new deal, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability allows her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having joined from a side from 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 performing in the top European competition.”