Fernando Muslera has welcomed speculation linking him with Arsenal Football Club.

It is widely considered that Arsene Wenger will look for a new goalkeeper in the summer, as he looks for increased competition for current number one Manuel Almunia.

And reports in Italy claim Lazio ace Muslera is a potential target, and such speculation is welcomed by the 23-year-old Uruguayan international.

"It is important that a Premier League club like Arsenal have been monitoring my progress and it motivates me to play even better," he said.

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