- Rangers monitoring Motherwell playmaker Elijah Just amid Celtic interest.
- Player will decide future after 2026 World Cup, with agent confirming multiple clubs interested.
- Fir Park upheaval and manager exit increase likelihood of summer transfer battle.
Rangers are among the clubs monitoring Motherwell playmaker Elijah Just ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with both Old Firm sides understood to be tracking the New Zealand international after an impressive season at Fir Park.
The 26-year-old has attracted growing attention following a productive campaign in which he contributed goals, assists and consistent attacking output.
With his performances earning strong internal recognition at Motherwell.
Agent gives update on Elijah Just
However, his future is expected to be resolved after the World Cup.
Just’s representative confirming that interest from multiple clubs will be assessed once international duty concludes.
“Elijah has had a very strong season and really enjoyed his football at Motherwell,” his agent Gustaf Grauers said.
“Where everyone around the club has been excellent with him.
“There is interest from different clubs, as you would expect, but the focus now is fully on the World Cup.
“We will evaluate everything properly after the tournament.”
The timing of that decision could prove significant for Rangers.
The Ibrox club are expected to be active in the market as Andrew Cavenagh prepares to back Danny Rohl’s rebuild at Ibrox this summer.
Elijah Just may follow Motherwell manager out the door
Motherwell also face an added layer of uncertainty following Jens Berthel Askou’s departure to take up the managerial role at Toulouse.
A move which could prompt an exodus from Fir Park and open the door for interest in key players.
Just’s underlying numbers underline why he is attracting attention.
Across 35 league appearances, he registered seven goals and seven assists, while also producing 11 big chances created and averaging 1.4 key passes per game.
The midfielder is viewed internally as one of the more attractive value options in the Premiership.
However, Motherwell are expected to a significant fee given his importance to their squad.
Askou had previously praised Just’s intelligence and pressing ability, describing him as a “good and intelligent presser.”
While Well captain Paul McGinn has highlighted his work ethic, calling him a “grafter” and a “clever footballer” rather than a purely flair-based attacker.
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These traits are understood to appeal to Rangers’ recruitment profile as they look to add more intensity in forward areas.
With Celtic also credited with interest, competition for his signature is expected to intensify once the World Cup concludes.
Particularly if he enhances his reputation on the international stage.
The key question for the Gers will be whether they move decisively early in the window or allow the post-tournament market to develop further.
But the indications are that Just is firmly on their radar as they look for attacking options for the new campaign.
