🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Signing for United Schüller, who has half a year left on her contract, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 caps for her country. Her arrival is viewed as a major coup for the WSL team. Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the club's supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading strikers. According to reports, the formalities for the move have now been completed. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost the Forward Line The 28-year-old’s arrival is expected to provide a significant uplift to the team's forward line. Schüller has been highly consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Steam at Carrington Securing the German international coincides with a period when the club appear to be building momentum. Recent performances feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the mid-season window has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a fan favourite since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure commented: “She has become a vital part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and skill enables her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having joined from a club in the American league, added: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”