The 35-year-old, who has played for Blues for the past eight seasons, has a contract that expires at the end of the month and might conclude his time at St Andrew’s on a negative note if he is relegated.

It was disclosed by the Blues last month that they had sent fresh contract offers to both Jutkiewicz and seasoned goalkeeper John Ruddy. It appears that Jutkiewicz is almost ready to sign.

That will be a big boost for new manager Chris Davies who will need experience and attacking options in the squad he must now build to escape League One and return to the Championship at the first time of asking.