Charlie Mulgrew wants Celtic to make their move to sign Elijah Just - and is convinced the player would be interested.
After a standout season for Motherwell in which he was voted into the Premiership's team of the year, Just has been on the radar of the champions.
That is likely the case for other clubs too though and his starring show in New Zealand's first World Cup game will have only heightened awareness of him.
However, Mulgrew feels a move to Parkhead would appeal to the 26-year-old and want's to see his club ask the question.
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Speaking to BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest World Cup odds, Mulgrew said: "Over the course of the season, Elijah Just was brilliant.
"He was the best forward winger, although he does come inside a lot and play that inside channel, he's not a traditional winger.
"I think that he's somebody that can, if you've got a full-back that can push on and create the width, he's somebody that can come inside the pockets and definitely add to the Celtic squad.
"He's right under Celtic's nose at Motherwell as well, the World Cup performance has risen his stock even more.
"I think he'd be interested in a move to Celtic. I don't know the boy, but I'd imagine that's something that would interest him. And 100 per cent, he's somebody that you'd be looking at.
"I'm sure there's other mobile players as well. There's somebody that's impressed this season, Elliot Watt as well, but let's see."
