🔗 Share this article The Red Devils Set to Sign German Forward Lea Schüller from the Bavarian Giants The Women's Super League club are on the verge of sealing the deal for prolific German striker Lea Schüller on a permanent transfer from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions. A Marquee Signing for the WSL Side Schüller, who has half a year remaining on her contract, is known as a prolific goalscorer for both club and country. Having scored more than 100 goals for the German giants and scored 54 times in 82 appearances for her country. This signing will be seen as a marquee signing for the Women’s Super League team. Her exit from Bayern was expected after she was seen fighting back tears while thanking the club's supporters after a victory over Bayer Leverkusen recently. Reports in late December that the Frauen-Bundesliga was losing one of its top strikers. Per multiple sources, the formalities for the move have now been completed. Reliable Goal Threat to Boost the Attack The 28-year-old’s arrival should represent a major boost to the team's attacking options. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in the Bundesliga. For seven straight seasons, including the most recent campaign, she achieved at least a double-figures tally of league goals. She claimed the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season with a haul of 16 goals. Building Steam at Carrington Securing the German international coincides with a period when the club seem to be building momentum. Recent on-pitch successes include qualifying for the European knockout phase playoffs in a seeded position and a victory in the Conti Cup quarter-finals. Off the pitch, the mid-season window has seen additional activity: The acquisition of Swedish 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. Regarding Miyazawa’s extension, a club official commented: “She has become a vital component to the way we play. Her understanding of the game and skill allows her and the team to control and dictate play from central areas.” The new defender, having joined from a side from the American league, said: “You can feel how much the club have grown in the last few years, competing in one of the strongest leagues in the world and now featuring in the Champions League.”