🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Secure German Striker Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich. A Major Acquisition for United Schüller, who has half a year left on her contract, has been a consistent goalscorer for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the Women’s Super League team. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated after she was seen holding back emotions while applauding the German club’s supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its leading forwards. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost the Attack The experienced striker's arrival should represent a major boost to the team's forward line. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga. Over seven straight seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering momentum. Recent performances include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the mid-season window has seen additional business: The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure commented: “Miyazawa is now a vital component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having arrived from a club in the American league, said: “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 Champions League.”