🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for United The forward, with half a year left on her contract, is known as a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. This signing will be seen as a major coup for the Women’s Super League side. Departure from Bayern has been anticipated since she appeared to be fighting back tears while thanking the German club’s supporters following a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost United's Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a major boost to United’s forward line. Schüller has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. For seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when the club appear to be gathering positive momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the mid-season window has brought additional business: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder'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 control and dictate play from central areas.” Lundkvist, who has arrived from a side from the American league, added: “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 performing in the top European competition.”