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Louis Grabban, Norwich Striker, Left Team Hotel to Force Bournemouth Move

Norwich City striker Lewis Grabban reportedly left the team's hotel without permission ahead of their Capital One Cup tie with Rotherham United—in a bid to force through a move to his former club Bournemouth.

According to Neil Ashton of the Daily Mail, the striker "went AWOL from Norwich’s team hotel after Canaries manager Alex Neil told him he was a substitute" for the clash, following a failed attempt to contact Neil regarding Bournemouth's interest.

The 27-year-old made his way to the train station, and "is still heading south because he no longer wants to play for the club.