The 26-year-old’s international exposure arrives after a productive first season at Fir Park. The report says Just scored seven goals in 39 appearances and was named Motherwell’s player of the year, giving clubs a wider sample than his World Cup performances alone.
Former Motherwell midfielder Andy Halliday reportedly believes Just’s speed of thought, work without the ball and competitive edge make him more valuable than his physical profile initially suggested. Those qualities are particularly relevant to clubs seeking wide players who can press, carry the ball and contribute without possession.
Motherwell’s record sale is reportedly Lennon Miller’s move to Udinese for £4.7 million last summer. Just’s potential value depends on more than his two international goals, but a strong World Cup run would give Motherwell a powerful sales argument.
His contract situation also matters. The report says he is under contract until next summer, with Motherwell holding an option for a further 12 months. That gives the club some protection, although it may not eliminate pressure if Celtic, Rangers or overseas clubs make serious approaches.
A limited remaining contract can reduce leverage, while tournament visibility can increase demand. Motherwell will need to judge whether an immediate premium outweighs the sporting value of keeping a key attacker.
New head coach Alfred Johansson is reportedly keen to work with Just, adding another layer to the decision. Motherwell’s squad is also said to include other resale assets, including league top scorer Tawanda Maswanhise, so the club is not dependent on one potential sale.
The next test comes when Just returns to domestic football. Continued performances for Motherwell, or further World Cup impact, could determine whether the £4.7m benchmark becomes a target or merely an opening reference point.