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

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

Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina told Vitor Pereira he was not in the right frame of mind to face Newcastle and was subsequently dropped from the squad

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.

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

Mario Lemina has informed Wolves Vitor Pereira of his wish to leave the club this month, amid transfer links to Al-Shabab.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says Mario Lemina was left out of the squad to face Newcastle United after telling the club he wants to leave. Pereira says he left the former Wolves captain at home after he told him he was not in the right frame of mind to play for the club.