"We do not need (David) Beckham types," Magath told Bild daily. "It is important that the new player wants to lead the team, that he integrates, and of course is a good footballer."

German international captain Ballack, out of contract in June, is expected to join Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer after Bayern admitted they could not compete financially with the English champions.

Midfielder Ballack is Bayern's joint top-scorer with 12 league goals this season and Magath admits he will be difficult to replace.

"Without him (Ballack) we do not have a fixed point in attack and we will have to find a different approach to score goals," Magath admitted.

"It is possible that we will switch to a 4-3-3 formation instead."

Barcelona's Dutch international Mark van Bommel and Werder Bremen's German international Tim Borowski have emerged as the top two targets to fill the Ballack void.

"I am optimistic that we will find the right players to help us," Magath added.

"But we have to be realistic. We will not be getting Ronaldinho."