🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Secure Germany Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, has been a prolific goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 caps for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League team. Departure from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the German club’s supporters after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its top forwards. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the move are now finalised. Reliable Goalscoring to Strengthen the Forward Line The 28-year-old’s arrival is expected to provide a major boost to the team's attacking options. She has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she reached at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. In the transfer market, the winter break has seen further activity: The acquisition of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a club official commented: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” The new defender, having joined from a club in the American league, said: “You can feel how much they [United] 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.”