Scotland international striker Jordan Rhodes has completed a move to Championship promotion-chaser Middlesbrough from Blackburn Rovers a day after the long-anticipated switch appeared to have collapsed.

Boro released a statement on Monday (AEDT) saying it failed to agree terms with Rhodes after weekend talks, but confirmed the deal a little over 24 hours later.

The 25 year-old, who has scored 166 Football League goals across spells with Huddersfield Town and Blackburn, moves to the Riverside Stadium for an undisclosed fee – reported to be worth an initial $18 million to Rovers, rising to a possible $26m.

Boro is second in the Championship, a point behind leader Hull City, and Rhodes could make his debut against 18th-placed Blackburn on Sunday AEDT.

Aitor Karanka has also bolstered his squad with the acquisition of Leicester City defender Ritchie De Laet on loan until the end of the season.