Overview
- Elijah Just scored twice in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran on June 16, using a close-range finish and a second-half strike to draw wide attention.
- The 26-year-old became the first New Zealand man to score a World Cup brace and was credited with Man of the Match-level statistics by data providers.
- Just arrived at Motherwell last summer and produced a breakout 2025–26 season with around seven goals and seven to eight assists plus PFA Scotland recognition.
- Media reports link Celtic, Rangers and at least one English club to interest while outlets say Motherwell want roughly £3 million and the player’s agent has said talks will wait until after the World Cup.
- Clubs and agents are expected to open formal negotiations once New Zealand's group stage or the tournament ends, a move that could prompt a quick summer transfer for the winger.