The Red Devils Poised to Secure Germany Striker 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 in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side

Schüller, who has six months left on her contract, has been a consistent goalscorer for both club and country. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival is viewed as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League side.

Departure from Bayern has been anticipated after she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s supporters following a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

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

Reliable Goalscoring to Strengthen United's Forward Line

The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a significant boost to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been highly consistent with her finishing in the Bundesliga.

• For seven consecutive seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals.
• She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.

Gathering Steam at Old Trafford

The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering momentum.

Recent performances feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.

In the transfer market, the mid-season window has brought further activity:

1. The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal.
2. The contract extension for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023.

Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure commented: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability allows her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.”

The new defender, having arrived from a club in the American league, added: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”