Manchester United Poised to Sign Germany Striker Lea Schüller away from Bayern Munich

The Women's Super League club are on the verge of completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from Bayern Munich.

A Major Acquisition for United

Schüller, who has half a year remaining on her deal, is known as a prolific goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for Germany. Her arrival is viewed as a marquee coup for the Women’s Super League side.

Her exit from Bayern was expected since she was seen holding back emotions while thanking the club's fans following a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently.

It was reported in late December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. Per reports, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed.

Consistent Goalscoring to Boost United's Forward Line

The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a major boost to the team's forward line. Schüller has been highly reliable with her finishing in the Bundesliga.

• Over seven straight seasons, up to and including the last term, she reached at least a double-digit tally of league goals.
• She won the top scorer award in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals.

Gathering Steam at Carrington

The acquisition of the German international comes at a time when the club seem to be building momentum.

Their recent performances feature qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a win in the League Cup quarter-finals.

In the transfer market, the mid-season window has brought further activity:

1. The signing of Swedish right-back Hanna Lundkvist on a multi-year deal.
2. The new deal for Japan playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become fan favourite since arriving in 2023.

Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a senior figure commented: “Miyazawa is now a vital part to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability allows her and the team to dominate play from central areas.”

The new defender, having arrived from a side from the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have grown in the last few years, playing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”