According to SkySports, former Nigerian International and one time LA Galaxy hopeful Celestine Babayaro is sitting in a Chelsea hospital after contracting Malaria.

The left back was trying to sort out a contract with Harry Redknapp and Portsmouth last week before being overcome after a week of physical testing and training.

After Wayne Bridge signed a new four year deal with Chelsea, Portsmouth’s focus a signing a new left back might continue with Babayaro, if he can get healthy.

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