Soccer-Arsenal not rethinking transfer plans, keen on improving current squad: Arteta

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Arsenal - Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain - August 13, 2021 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions to his players as Brentford manager Thomas Frank looks on REUTERS/David Klein

(Reuters) - Arsenal will not re-evaluate their transfer plans after Friday's Premier League season-opening defeat by Brentford, said manager Mikel Arteta, who insisted he is focussed on improving his current squad.

Arsenal lost 2-0 after Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard scored a goal each as Brentford celebrated their return to the top-flight after a 74-year absence.