The Red Devils Poised to Sign 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 striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Major Signing for United

Schüller, who has six months left on her deal, 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 caps for Germany. This signing is viewed as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League side.

Departure from Bayern has been anticipated since she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the German club’s fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently.

It was reported in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its top strikers. According to reports, all the paperwork for the move have now been completed.

Consistent Goal Threat to Boost United's Forward Line

The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a major uplift to the team's attacking options. She has been remarkably consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga.

• 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 Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with 16 goals.

Gathering Momentum at Carrington

The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering momentum.

Recent performances feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.

Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen further activity:

1. The signing of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
2. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023.

On the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure commented: “She has become 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.”

The new defender, having arrived from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”