🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising sealing the deal 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 contract, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a major signing for the WSL team. Departure from Munich was expected since she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the club's fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading strikers. Per multiple sources, all the paperwork for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost the Attack The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to United’s forward line. She has been highly reliable in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford Securing the German international coincides with a period when the club appear to be building positive momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has brought additional activity: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a senior figure commented: “She has become a critical component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having arrived from a side from the NWSL, added: “You can feel how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”