Manchester United Poised to Secure German Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants

Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from Bayern Munich.

A Marquee Signing for United

The forward, with six months remaining on her contract, is known as a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival is viewed as a marquee coup for the WSL team.

Her exit from Bayern was expected since she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

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

Consistent Goal Threat to Strengthen the Forward Line

The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a major boost to United’s attacking options. She has been highly reliable in front of goal in Germany’s top flight.

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

Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford

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

Their recent on-pitch successes feature securing a place in the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.

In the transfer market, the winter break has seen additional business:

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

Regarding the midfielder's new deal, a senior figure stated: “She has become a critical component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability allows her and the team to dominate play from central areas.”

Lundkvist, who has joined from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can sense 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 Champions League.”