🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Sign German Striker Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side The forward, with half a year remaining on her deal, is known as a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for her country. Her arrival is viewed as a major coup for the WSL side. Her exit from Munich has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the club's fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. According to multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goalscoring to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's signing should represent a significant uplift to the team's attacking options. She has been highly 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 Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Momentum at Old Trafford Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering positive momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the mid-season window has brought further business: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s new deal, a club official commented: “Miyazawa is now a vital 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 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 now featuring in the top European competition.”