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Elijah Just's World Cup Brace Triggers Reported Transfer Interest

The two goals raised his profile, making him likely to face formal transfer talks after New Zealand's group stage ends in early July.

Overview

  • Elijah Just scored twice in New Zealand's 2-2 draw with Iran, becoming the first New Zealand man to score two goals in a World Cup match in what multiple outlets reported happened on Tuesday.
  • His Los Angeles display drew immediate reported interest from Scotland's biggest clubs and at least one English side, with media naming Celtic, Rangers and Southampton among potential suitors.
  • Those links remain unconfirmed and based largely on unnamed sources and pundit commentary rather than formal offers.
  • Just's agent has publicly urged clubs to wait until after the World Cup before opening talks, and Football Insider reported Motherwell would seek about £3 million or more for the 26-year-old winger.
  • The transfer chatter builds on a strong 2025–26 season in which Just had double-digit goal contributions and earned PFA recognition, a track record pundits say makes a summer move plausible and could push his value higher.