🔗 Share this article Manchester United Set to Sign German Striker Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from Bayern Munich. A Major Signing for United The forward, with half a year left on her contract, has been a consistent goal-getter for her club and the national team. She has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing is viewed as a major coup for the Women’s Super League team. Departure from Munich was expected after she was seen holding back emotions while thanking the club's supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its leading strikers. According to multiple sources, all the paperwork for the transfer are now finalised. Consistent Goalscoring to Boost United's Forward Line The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's attacking options. She has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga. Over 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 Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Carrington Securing the German international coincides with a period when United seem 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 League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The new deal for Japanese midfielder Hinata Miyazawa, a popular figure since arriving in 2023. On Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure commented: “She has become a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” Lundkvist, who has arrived from a club in the American league, added: “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 now featuring in the top European competition.”