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Paul Merson: Jermain Defoe "perfect" for Queens Park Rangers

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Jermain Defoe would have been the "perfect" signing for Queens Park Rangers, according to Paul Merson.

Paul Merson believes that Queens Park Rangers may regret not signing former England international Jermain Defoe.

The 32-year-old returned to the Premier League yesterday afternoon by joining Sunderland following a brief stint in the MLS with Toronto.

However, Merson has insisted that the R's are overly reliant on Charlie Austin and a result, the arrival of Defoe would have been "perfect" for Harry Redknapp's men.

"[QPR] can't keep relying on Charlie Austin all season. I think Defoe would have been perfect for them. They say it's an expensive deal, but sometimes you have to take a chance," the former Arsenal midfielder told Sky Sports News.

"With even more Premier League TV money next season, this is a bad time to get relegated. Spending a few million now on Defoe has got to be worth it."

Austin has scored 13 of QPR's 23 Premier League goals this term.

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