Gustaf Grauers, the agent of Motherwell’s Elijah Just, has spoken out on the future of the Celtic-linked midfielder.
Just has excelled for Jens Berthel Askou’s side this season, establishing himself as one of the most exciting players in Scotland.
As Celtic do their preparation for a seismic summer of recruitment, they have reached out to Grauers about his client, but aren’t alone in doing so.
The Swedish agent revealed that Just is refusing to discuss his future until this point.
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Elijah Just’s agent speaks out amid Celtic links
Grauers told The Celtic Way: “I talk to Eli on a regular basis, in fact I spoke to him today.
“He knows that in this world of football, you get recognised if you do well.
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“However, he does not want to have that conversation with me; his entire focus is on Motherwell and the World Cup this summer.
“He trusts that I take care of everything outside the pitch so he can focus on it.
“So right now we don’t talk about any other clubs than Motherwell and he is fully committed and focused on ending the season in the best possible way with his team mates.”
Despite making his New Zealand debut at age 19, it took Just some time to start making his mark in European football.
He worked with Askou at Horsens in Denmark before moving to St Polten in Austria, where he spent last season on loan.
Since reuniting with his former boss in Lanarkshire, Just has been a revelation. A left-footed player, he essentially operates as a number ten, roaming the final third.
With seven goals and six assists, he has made his mark with attacking contributions, but he has also been credited for his effort out of possession as a willing runner.
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Scottish Premiership players linked with Celtic
Just isn’t the only Motherwell player turning heads at Parkhead. Tawanda Maswanhise, his free-scoring teammate, has also been widely linked with the Hoops.
Miguel Chaiwa and Josh Mulligan of Hibs have both also been targeted. The midfielders have both impressed since moving to Easter Road last summer.
Celtic also like Luke Graham, who has excelled at Dundee this season. The club are reportedly demanding a club-record sale to let go of the 22-year-old.
David Watson of Kilmarnock is attracting the interest of Celtic and others with his contract due to expire at the end of the season.
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