The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller 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 from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side

Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, has been a prolific goal-getter for both club and country. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival is viewed as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League team.

Her exit from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently.

Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. Per reports, all the paperwork for the transfer are now finalised.

Reliable Goal Threat to Boost United's Attack

The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant uplift to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably reliable in front of goal in the Bundesliga.

• For seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-digit tally of league goals.
• She won the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.

Building Momentum at Carrington

The acquisition of the German international coincides with a period when United seem to be gathering positive momentum.

Recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals.

Off the pitch, the winter break has brought additional business:

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

Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a club official commented: “Miyazawa is now a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability allows her and the team to dominate play from central areas.”

The new defender, having arrived from a side from the American league, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”