🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich Manchester United are finalising completing the signing for prolific German forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, is known as a consistent goalscorer for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the Women’s Super League side. Her exit from Bayern was expected after she was seen holding back emotions while applauding the German club’s fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading forwards. According to multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised. Reliable Goalscoring to Strengthen United's Attack The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a significant boost to United’s attacking options. She has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. Over seven straight seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached 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 Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United appear to be building momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has brought additional business: The acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “She has become a critical component 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 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 most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the top European competition.”