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Manchester United are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific German forward Lea Schüller in a permanent move from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.

A Marquee Acquisition for United

The forward, with six months left on her contract, is known as a consistent goalscorer for both club and country. Having scored more than 100 goals for Bayern and found the net 54 times in 82 caps for her country. Her arrival is viewed as a major signing for the WSL team.

Departure from Munich has been anticipated since she was seen fighting back tears while applauding the club's fans after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen this month.

Reports in late December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its leading strikers. According to reports, all the paperwork for the transfer are now finalised.

Consistent Goal Threat to Boost United's Forward Line

The experienced striker's arrival is expected to provide a major boost to United’s forward line. Schüller has been highly reliable in front of goal in the Bundesliga.

• Over seven consecutive seasons, including the most recent campaign, 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.

Building Steam at Old Trafford

The acquisition of Schüller’s signature comes at a time when United seem to be gathering positive momentum.

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

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

1. The acquisition of Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
2. The contract extension for Japanese playmaker Hinata Miyazawa, who has become popular figure since arriving in 2023.

On the midfielder's new deal, a club official commented: “She has become 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 arrived from a club in the American league, said: “You can sense how much the club have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and performing in the Champions League.”