Should he make the move, the Harlequin star would be on £500,000-a-year contract at Ashton Gate.
According to the
Mail Online, the England international is set to sign for the Bears unless Quins can somehow find funds within the £7m salary cap.
Despite several players being on huge contracts – like Nathan Hughes, Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua – the vast majority are on low wages so they can remain within the salary cap.