The Women's Super League club are finalising completing the signing for prolific Germany striker Lea Schüller in a permanent move away from the Frauen-Bundesliga champions.
Schüller, who has six months remaining on her contract, has been a consistent goal-getter for both club and country. She has 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 signing for the Women’s Super League team.
Her exit from Bayern has been anticipated since she was seen holding back emotions while applauding the club's supporters after a win over Bayer Leverkusen recently.
Reports in December that the German women's top flight was set to lose one of its leading forwards. According to multiple sources, the formalities for the transfer have now been completed.
The 28-year-old’s signing should represent a significant boost to the team's forward line. She has been highly consistent in front of goal in Germany’s top flight.
Securing the German international comes at a time when the club seem to be building positive momentum.
Recent performances feature securing a place in the European knockout phase playoffs as a seeded team and a win in the Conti Cup quarter-finals.
Off the pitch, the mid-season window has brought further activity:
Regarding 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 technical ability allows her and the team to control and dictate play from the middle of the park.”
Lundkvist, who has arrived from a club in the NWSL, said: “You can sense how much they [United] have progressed in the last few years, competing in one of the most competitive leagues in the world and now featuring in the top European competition.”