🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Acquisition for United The forward, with six months left on her deal, is known as a prolific goal-getter for both club and country. Having scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the WSL side. Departure from Bayern was expected after she appeared to be holding back emotions while thanking the German club’s fans after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading forwards. Per reports, all the paperwork for the move are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost United's Forward Line The 28-year-old’s signing is expected to provide a major uplift to the team's forward line. Schüller has been highly reliable with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven consecutive seasons, including the last term, she reached at least a double-figures 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 the club appear to be gathering momentum. 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. Off the pitch, the winter break has seen further activity: The acquisition of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The new deal for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since arriving in 2023. Regarding the midfielder's extension, a senior figure stated: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a side from the American league, said: “You can sense how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”