The Red Devils Set to Secure Germany Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich

The Women's Super League club are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Marquee Signing for United

The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, is known as a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. This signing will be seen as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League team.

Her exit from Munich has been anticipated after she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently.

It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its top forwards. According to reports, the formalities for the move have now been completed.

Consistent Goalscoring to Strengthen United's Forward Line

The experienced striker's signing is expected to provide a significant uplift to the team's forward line. She has been remarkably reliable in front of goal in Germany’s top flight.

• Over seven consecutive seasons, 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 a haul of 16 goals.

Building Momentum at Old Trafford

The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when the club appear to be building positive momentum.

Recent on-pitch successes include securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.

Off the pitch, the mid-season window has brought additional activity:

1. The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
2. The new deal for Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since joining in 2023.

Regarding Miyazawa’s new deal, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.”

The new defender, having joined from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the top European competition.”