🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign German Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific German striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Signing for United The forward, with half a year left on her deal, has been 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 appearances for Germany. This signing will be seen as a major signing for the WSL team. Departure from Bayern was expected since she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. It was reported in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's attacking options. She has been highly consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga. Over seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford Securing Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when United appear to be building momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a club official commented: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”