Blackburn Rovers sign Tom Cairney, Rudy Gestede

Blackburn Rovers have completed the signings of Tom Cairney and Rudy Gestede on a permanent deals.

The duo, who have been on loan from Hull City and Cardiff City respectively, have signed three-and-a-half-year contracts at Ewood Park.

Midfielder Cairney, 22, initially moved to Rovers on loan on August 1 and has made 24 appearances this season, while striker Gestede, 25, joined the Championship club in November.

Cairney told Blackburn's official website: "I'm very pleased to sign permanently - that was a goal of mine when I came on loan in August.

"First and foremost, I wanted to try and get games under my belt. I knew it was a big club, with a lot of good players here and I really wanted to try and do my best and help the team push on."

Gestede added: "I am very happy to sign for Blackburn Rovers. They gave me the chance to play and to be on the pitch and now they have given me the chance to sign a permanent deal and I'm delighted to take it."

Blackburn currently sit 10th in the Championship.