The midfielder was Wolves captain earlier this season but now wants to leave in January, a sad end to his time at Molineux

Mario Lemina has apologised to Wolves after refusing to play against Newcastle. The former club captain was due to travel with the squad but made himself unavailable for the fixture, amid interest from Al Shabab. The Saudi Arabian side approached Wolves to sign him on a free, but Wolves value him at around £5million.

Midfielder Mario Lemina wants to leave Wolves, says head coach Vitor Pereira after their 3-0 defeat at Newcastle.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says former captain Mario Lemina must decide whether he wants to stay at the club for the remainder of their Premier League relegation battle. The midfielder is the subject of interest from Saudi club Al Shabab — coincidentally Pereira’s former side — and could leave in the January window.

Per BBC Sport, Lemina wants to join Al-Shabab this month, but Wolves are demanding around £5M. Wolves boss Vitor Pereira said: "I can't bring a player who tells me he is not in the mental condition to help the team.

Wolves have slapped a price tag worth in excess of £5million on Lemina after he has reiterated his desire to move onto pastures new this month, according to GMS sources, but his

Speaking after the defeat at St James' Park, Pereira revealed that Lemina had told him he wishes to depart Molineux and that a move could happen this month

Former Wolverhampton Wanders captain Mario Lemina has performed a major U-turn and declared himself available to play for the club until his future is decided. Head coach Vitor Pereira says the midfielder apologised to him and his fellow players this morning after asking not to feature in Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat at Newcastle.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab ask to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Mario Lemina on a free transfer.