For Motherwell, the timing is awkward. The club are already dealing with change, and uncertainty around one of their most dangerous wide players only adds to the sense of a pivotal summer.
That does not automatically mean an exit is coming. In fact, the same update says Motherwell are not under immediate pressure to sell, which matters in a market where patience can strengthen a club’s hand.
If Celtic or Rangers are weighing up a move, the attraction is obvious. Just looks like the type of winger modern top sides want: direct, energetic, and capable of unsettling defenders in one-against-one situations. He also appears comfortable carrying responsibility rather than simply filling space out wide.
“Elijah has had a very strong season and really enjoyed his football at Motherwell, where everyone around the club has been excellent with him,” Grauers says. That sounds less like someone agitating for a fast transfer and more like a camp confident enough to let events breathe.
Tournament football can change everything. A strong showing on that stage would only sharpen interest; a quieter summer would not necessarily cool it. Either way, Just now has a rare chance to shape the conversation with performances rather than headlines.
For Motherwell, the next storyline is clear: whether post-World Cup talks bring clarity, or whether one of their key men becomes the centre of the Scottish summer market.