🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, has been a consistent goal-getter for both club and country. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the Women’s Super League side. Departure from Munich has been anticipated after she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top forwards. According to multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost the Forward Line The 28-year-old’s arrival is expected to provide a major uplift to United’s forward line. Schüller has been highly consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford Securing the German international comes at a time when United seem to be gathering momentum. Their recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has seen additional activity: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since arriving in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure stated: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate 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 progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”