🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific German striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Signing for the WSL Side The forward, with six months left on her contract, has been a consistent goalscorer for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee coup for the WSL side. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated since she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was set to lose one of its leading strikers. Per reports, the formalities for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Strengthen the Attack The experienced striker's arrival should represent a significant uplift to United’s attacking options. She has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be building momentum. Their recent performances include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought further activity: The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since arriving in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a club in 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.”