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

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.

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