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Arsene Wenger won't be panicked into the transfer market despite their early setback against West Ham.

The Gunners opened their Premier League campaign in disappointing fashion slumping to defeat at home to West Ham.

But boss Wenger is unlikely to react by splashing cash on a number of reinforcements despite the lacklustre display at the Emirates.

Arsenal are not close to any signings and, despite a flurry of rumours, no directors or senior officials met with Karim Benzema or Real Madrid last week.

They remain interested but have been knocked back already, will not pay the price that Real Madrid want for a player who is 28 in December and now it seems they will only do a deal if one becomes available late in the window.

Wenger did not tear into his players in the dressing room after the West Ham defeat, but will pick apart the game at the training ground in the next few days.

His biggest concern - rather than a nightmare debut for Petr Cech - is the midfield dilemma and getting them all into the team.

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That could mean a tough decision on either Aaron Ramsey or Santi Cazorla at Palace while the performance of Francis Coquelin was a particular disappointment as he lost his discipline and instead tried to play spectacular passes.

Wenger has been adamant that he does not need a midfielder and his only thought in terms of the market is if a striker becomes available.