Gerrard would be a fab replacement, says Merson

FORMER Arsenal star Paul Merson believes Gunners boss Arsene Wenger should target Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard if Cesc Fabregas quits the north London outfit.

On Tuesday Arsenal captain Fabregas told Wenger he wants to quit Arsenal and rejoin Barcelona.

Merson says Arsenal, who have won nothing since 2005, have become also-rans in recent seasons and believes Wenger needs to buy established stars rather than promising youngsters.