🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific German striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side 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. This signing is viewed as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League side. Departure from Munich has been anticipated after she appeared to be holding back emotions while applauding the German club’s fans following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top forwards. According to reports, the formalities for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Strengthen the Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a significant boost to United’s attacking options. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga. For seven straight 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 the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Carrington The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering positive momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has brought further business: The acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since joining in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a club official stated: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a club in the American league, added: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”