Manchester United Set to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich

The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific German striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from Bayern Munich.

A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side

Schüller, who has half a year left on her deal, has been a prolific goal-getter for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for the German giants and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee signing for the WSL side.

Her exit from Munich has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the club's fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

Reports in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading strikers. Per reports, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised.

Reliable Goal Threat to Strengthen the Forward Line

The experienced striker's signing is expected to provide a major boost to the team's forward line. She has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga.

• For seven straight seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals.
• She claimed the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with 16 goals.

Building Momentum at Carrington

Securing the German international coincides with a period when United appear to be building momentum.

Their recent performances feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals.

Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen further activity:

1. The acquisition of Swedish defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal.
2. The contract extension for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since joining in 2023.

On Miyazawa’s new deal, 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 the middle of the park.”

Lundkvist, who has arrived from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”