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Sharp: ‘Arteta ideal Fabregas replacement’

Sharp: ‘Arteta ideal Fabregas replacement’
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Graeme Sharp says that Arsenal have found the "ideal" replacement for Cesc Fabregas in former Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.

Graeme Sharp is confident that Mikel Arteta can take on Cesc Fabregas's role in midfield after the Spaniard joined Arsenal from Everton on a long-term deal.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger clinched the Everton midfielder from Merseyside within the last hours of the 11pm transfer cut-off time yesterday (Wednesday).

Former Toffees striker Sharp believes that although the signing of the 29-year-old was a shock, the Spaniard can make an impact at the Emirates.

“It was a surprise to everybody,” Sharp told talkSPORT.“People thought if anyone was going to go it would be Phil Jagielka, no-one had even mentioned Mikel Arteta.

“His form wasn’t great last year but if you want someone to replace Fabregas then they’ve got the ideal person. He’s a little bit older now, but I still think it’s a fantastic deal for Arsenal.

“David Moyes will be frustrated this morning. I don’t think any manager wants to lose their best players and Mikel Arteta comes into that category.”

Meanwhile, Everton were forced to lose another member of their squad after they accepted a reported £4m bid for Jermaine Beckford.

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