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Jordan Rhodes hits out at Blackburn Rovers over failed Middlesbrough bid

Jordan Rhodes criticises Blackburn for turning down an offer from Middlesbrough for his services.

Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes has hit out at the club for rejecting an offer from Middlesbrough for his services.

Rovers reportedly turned down a bid of over £10m for the Scotland international earlier this week.

Rhodes, who moved to Ewood Park from Huddersfield Town for £8m in 2012, has now criticised Blackburn for not giving him the chance to hold talks with Boro.

"I have been advised by the club that they have rejected an offer from Middlesbrough for my services which was in excess of what Blackburn paid for me," the 25-year-old told ESPN.

"I am ambitious and have never hidden my desire to play at the highest level possible and that was one of the reasons why I left Huddersfield Town for Blackburn.

"When I left Huddersfield I felt the timing was right in the next stage of my career and, having seen Middlesbrough's performances last season in reaching the playoff final and their ambition this summer in terms of acquisitions, I would have liked to have been able to talk to them and I am unhappy at not being given that opportunity."

Rhodes has scored 74 goals in three seasons for Blackburn.

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Jordan Rhodes of Blackburn Rovers celebrates his goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park on March 9, 2014
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