🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Major Acquisition for the WSL Side Schüller, who has six months remaining on her deal, is known as a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. Having netted over 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the WSL team. Departure from Munich was expected after she appeared to be holding back emotions while applauding the club's fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading forwards. According to reports, all the paperwork for the move have now been completed. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost United's Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a major uplift to United’s forward line. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight. For seven consecutive seasons, including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Steam at Old Trafford The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when United seem to be building momentum. Their recent performances feature securing a place in the Champions League 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 signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023. Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure stated: “Miyazawa is now a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”