Manchester United Women are on the verge of completing a stunning transfer for Bayern Munich striker Lea Schüller. The Germany international, who has six months left on her contract, is expected to join the Red Devils in the near future, according to multiple sources.

Who is Lea Schüller? Schüller is a prolific goalscorer with an impressive reputation across Europe. She has scored over 100 goals for Bayern Munich and 54 times in 82 games for Germany. The 28-year-old will add competition to Manchester United Women's forward line, which includes Elisabeth Terland and Melvine Malard.

Why is this signing important? Manchester United Women are competing in four competitions this season, including the Champions League knockout stages. Head coach Marc Skinner has emphasized the need for reinforcements to help the team compete for all four trophies. The club has already signed Sweden international Hanna Lundkvist and tied down Hinata Miyazawa to a long-term deal.

What does this mean for Manchester United Women? Schüller's arrival will provide a significant boost to Manchester United Women's attacking options. The team finished fourth in the FA WSL last season with 40 points, 15 points behind leaders Manchester City W. They scored 38 goals and conceded 22, with a goal difference of +16.

What comes next? With all the paperwork reportedly finalized, Schüller is expected to be unveiled as a Manchester United Women player in the coming days. The team will be looking to balance four competitions for the first time in their history, and Schüller's experience and goalscoring ability will be crucial in their quest for silverware.