Mario Lemina has made a U-turn at Wolves and is available for selection until his future is resolved. The midfielder asked to be left out of the squad for the midweek 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, amid his desire to leave 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.

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's decision to apologise for making himself unavailable for Wolves was necessary and offers him a road to redemption - however brief. There is no suggestion the midfielder now wants to stay at Molineux - the expectation remains that he will leave this month - but he has at least recognised the error of his ways.

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has spoken in his latest press conference ahead of this weekend's clash with Chelsea.

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.

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

Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina has reversed his stance at Molineux and declared himself available for selection as he awaits a resolution over his future.