🔗 Share this article Manchester United Poised to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising sealing the deal for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich. A Major Signing for the WSL Side The forward, with half a year left on her deal, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. This signing is viewed as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League team. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be holding back emotions while applauding the German club’s supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its top forwards. According to reports, the formalities for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost the Attack The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant uplift to United’s forward line. She has been highly consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga. For seven straight 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. Building Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when the club appear to be gathering positive momentum. Recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has brought further activity: The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since arriving in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a club official 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 joined from a side from the American league, added: “You can feel how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”