Becks or no Becks to Milan?

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident that David Beckham will be a help and not a hindrance if his loan move from LA Galaxy materializes.

Talks are continuing over the 33-year-old joining the Serie A side for three months from January so that he can stay in contention for an England squad place during the MLS close season.

The 33-year-old Beckham joined LA Galaxy from Real Madrid in 2007 in a five-year deal, in a move many expected to bring down the curtain on his European club career.

But following a return to the England squad in November last year, Beckham has found renewed hope that his international career may yet bring him a swansong at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Some pundits have said Beckham could affect the balance of Milan’s side but Ancelotti is untroubled.

“Champions are a resource, never a problem,” he said. “Beckham is a great football player and can play anywhere, in the middle or on the wing.”

Beckham’s official website put out its first official statement about the issue late on Friday.

“We can confirm that talks are taking place with Milan with regard to a short-term loan move at the start of next year,” it said.

“David very much remains a Galaxy player, and he will be in Los Angeles for the start of the 2009 MLS season (in March).

Internazionale president Massimo Moratti has accused his city rivals of living in the past by courting Beckham and signing Ronaldinho when not at his best.

“Beckham to Milan? It’s a Ronaldo type deal. Milan has this philosophy which started when they bought Vieri, it continued with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and now Beckham.

I guess there is nothing wrong in signing these players as it could be fun for their fans. Ancelotti hit back by saying Brazilian Ronaldinho was wonderful to coach.

“He works like a madman, he is humble and his team mates and fans adore him,” he said. “He is timid. He will improve further but I’m already satisfied.”