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Manchester United are finalising completing the signing for prolific Germany forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Major Acquisition for United

The forward, with half a year left on her contract, is known as a prolific goalscorer for her club and the national team. She has netted over 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for her country. This signing is viewed as a major signing for the Women’s Super League team.

Departure from Bayern was expected since she appeared to be fighting back tears while applauding the German club’s supporters after a win over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

Reports in December that the German women's top flight was losing one of its leading strikers. According to multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer are now finalised.

Reliable Goal Threat to Strengthen the Attack

The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a major uplift to the team's attacking options. Schüller has been remarkably reliable in front of goal in Germany’s top flight.

• Over seven consecutive 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 a haul of 16 goals.

Building Momentum at Carrington

The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when the club appear to be gathering positive momentum.

Their recent on-pitch successes feature qualifying for 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 activity:

1. The acquisition of Swedish defender 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 extension, a club official stated: “She has become a critical component to the way we play. Her footballing intelligence and technical ability enables her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.”

Lundkvist, who has joined from a club in the American league, added: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and performing in the top European competition.”