Swansea close in on deal for Motherwell's Just

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reported that Swansea City have completed the signing of New Zealand international winger Elijah Just from Motherwell. The 26-year-old moves for an undisclosed fee, with Motherwell saying the transfer brought in a club-record sum for the forward. The article was published on 19 July 2026 and updated on 22 July.

Just’s move follows a strong World Cup for New Zealand, where he appeared in all three group matches and scored three times, including two goals against Iran, according to the BBC report. He joined Motherwell in 2025 after spending much of his career in Denmark, and had a productive season at Fir Park with 43 appearances, seven goals and eight assists.

Motherwell’s successful campaign also brought European qualification, and Just’s performances earned him a nomination for Premiership player of the year. Swansea head coach Vitor Matos said the winger’s ability to operate in multiple roles would suit the squad, and pointed to both his recruitment assessment and World Cup displays as reasons for the signing.

The transfer adds another New Zealand international to Swansea’s squad, with midfielder Marko Stamenic already at the club. Just will also link up again with Stephen Welsh, who joined Swansea in the summer after spending the previous season on loan at Motherwell from Celtic. The deal is notable for Swansea’s Championship plans and for Motherwell, who cash in on a player after a rapid rise in profile.