Rudy Gestede is on Teeside to complete a £6million move to Middlesbrough.

The Aston Villa striker held advanced talks with club officials on Sunday and was due to undergo a medical ahead of completing a move this week.

The Benin striker is expected to be available for Boro’s FA Cup third round clash against Sheffield Wednesday next weekend and the African Cup of Nations is not an issue as his country didn't qualify.

Middlesbrough have held further discussions with Aston Villa over a move for Rudy Gestede

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The centre forward's impending arrival could spell the end for Jordan Rhodes and David Nugent at the Riverside.

Gestede, who is renowned for his aerial strength, scored 32 league goals in 50 starts for Blackburn but his move to Villa in 2015 hasn't fully worked out.

The club were relegated from the Premier League last season and Gestede has spent more time on the bench than in the starting XI.

Gestede has been on Teeside to undergo a medical and has held advanced talks with the club