🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign German Striker Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific German striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich. A Marquee Acquisition for the WSL Side The forward, with six months left on her contract, is known as a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival is viewed as a major coup for the Women’s Super League team. Her exit from Bayern was expected since she was seen holding back emotions while applauding the club's supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. It was reported 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 are now finalised. Reliable Goalscoring to Boost United's Attack The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a major uplift to United’s attacking options. She has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. Over seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the top scorer award in 2021-22 season with 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Carrington The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when United appear to be building positive momentum. Their recent performances include securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the winter break has seen further business: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's new deal, a club official commented: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and technical ability enables her and the team to dominate play from the middle of the park.” Lundkvist, who has joined from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”