🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Poised to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants Manchester United are finalising sealing the deal for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Signing for United Schüller, who has half a year remaining on her deal, has been a consistent goalscorer for her club and the national team. Having scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and found the net 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival will be seen as a major coup for the Women’s Super League team. Departure from Munich was expected after she was seen holding back emotions while applauding the club's supporters following a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month. Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading forwards. Per reports, all the paperwork for the move have now been completed. Reliable Goalscoring to Boost the Forward Line The experienced striker's arrival should represent a significant boost to the team's forward line. She has been remarkably consistent with her finishing in Germany’s top flight. For seven straight seasons, up to and including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Gathering Momentum at Old Trafford Securing the German international coincides with a period when the club seem to be building momentum. Their recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a victory in the League Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen further business: The signing of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since joining in 2023. On the midfielder's extension, a club official stated: “Miyazawa is now a critical part to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill enables her and the team to dominate play from central areas.” Lundkvist, who has arrived from a club in the American league, added: “You can feel how much the club have progressed in the last few years, playing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the top European competition.”