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.

Mario Lemina has asked Wolves to leave the club in the January transfer window, and while he had continued to be available to new boss Vitor Pereira, he didn't want to travel to Newcastle for Wednesda

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.

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