The on-off transfer was completed this afternoon in time for Deano to be included in United's squad for the Sheffield derby tomorrow night.
He has signed a short term deal until the end of the season with the option to extend for another year should things go well. Boro will receive a payment of £100,000 if the Blades win promotion to the Premier League.
It has also been announced that Boro have completed the loan signing on John Eustace from Coventry andhe could be included in the squad for the trip to Fulham on Sunday.