🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller away 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 half a year left on her contract, has been a prolific 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 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League team. Her exit from Munich was expected after she appeared to be fighting back tears while thanking the club's fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised. Consistent Goal Threat to Strengthen the Attack The experienced striker's signing should represent a significant uplift to the team's attacking options. She has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga. Over seven straight seasons, including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit 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 coincides with a period when the club appear to be building momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. On Miyazawa’s new deal, a senior figure commented: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill enables her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a side from the NWSL, added: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”