🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Acquisition for United The forward, with six months left on her contract, has been a prolific goalscorer for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League side. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s fans following a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. According to multiple sources, all the paperwork for the move have now been completed. Consistent Goal Threat to Boost the Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a significant boost to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been highly reliable with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the last term, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She won the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Carrington Securing Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering momentum. Their recent performances feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has brought additional business: The acquisition of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game 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, said: “You can feel how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the top European competition.”