🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, is known as a prolific goal-getter for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for the German giants and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the WSL side. Departure from Bayern has been anticipated after she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised. Reliable Goalscoring to Boost United's Forward Line The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a major uplift to United’s forward line. She has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington Securing the German international comes at a time when United seem to be gathering positive momentum. Their recent performances feature qualifying for the European 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 acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's extension, a club official stated: “Miyazawa is now a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having joined from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the top European competition.”