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Swansea City nears deal for Motherwell's Elijah Just

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:16 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Swansea City nears deal for Motherwell's Elijah Just
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Swansea City is close to securing a deal to sign Elijah Just from Motherwell. The New Zealand international winger, who impressed in the World Cup, scored three goals during the tournament. Swansea will have to pay a substantial fee, potentially breaking Motherwell's club record. Just, 26, joined Motherwell in 2025 and has made 43 appearances, netting seven goals while being nominated for player of the year. If the transfer goes through, he will join fellow New Zealand player Marko Stamenic and reconnect with Stephen Welsh who previously played on loan for Motherwell.

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  • •Swansea City is nearing a deal for Elijah Just.
  • •Just scored three goals for New Zealand at the World Cup.
  • •Swansea must pay a record fee to complete the transfer.
  • •Just joined Motherwell in 2025 and made 43 appearances.
  • •He will join fellow New Zealand international Marko Stamenic at Swansea.
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  • 7:16 PMBBC Sport — Swansea close in on deal for Motherwell's Just
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Swansea City hope to tie up a deal for Motherwell's Elijah Just after he impressed for New Zealand at the World Cup.

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