🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific German striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Signing for the WSL Side Schüller, who has half a year left on her deal, has been a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 caps for her country. This signing will be seen as a marquee signing for the WSL side. Her exit from Bayern was expected since she appeared to be holding back emotions while applauding the German club’s fans following a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost the Attack The 28-year-old’s arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's forward line. She has been remarkably reliable in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. For seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Old Trafford Securing the German international comes at a time when United appear to be gathering momentum. 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 mid-season window has brought further business: The signing of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure stated: “She has become 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 side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”