Milan's Ancelotti rules out new signings

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham, who will join the Rossoneri on loan for two months from January, looks poised to be the only arrival or departure.

"The transfer market? I exclude any participation 100 percent," Ancelotti told a news conference ahead of Wednesday's Italian Cup last 16 game at home to Lazio (1945 GMT).

"It is good to have this game immediately so we can forget Palermo quickly. Lazio have quality, they have not won for a bit and have lost a bit of confidence but tomorrow evening they will put up a fight," Ancelotti added.

Ancelotti also praised Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, who lifted the Champions League in May with Manchester United just like 2007 victor Kaka did with Milan last year.

"The Ballon d'Or depends on trophies won, the Champions League being key. In any case Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best and most spectacular players in the world," he said.

"Kaka has already won it and (Inter striker Zlatan) Ibrahimovic is destined to win it in the future. Italian soccer gives more importance to collective play than individuality."