🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Secure Germany Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific German forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for United Schüller, who has six months left on her deal, is known as a consistent goal-getter for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a marquee signing for the WSL side. Departure from Munich was expected after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. According to reports, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Strengthen United's Attack The experienced striker's arrival should represent a significant boost to the team's forward line. Schüller has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga. Over seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature coincides with a period when United seem to be building momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen further activity: The signing of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since joining in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's extension, a senior figure commented: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill allows her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”