The Sharks are looking to tie down one of the biggest names, who was a 2019 Rugby World Cup runner-up and a 2021 British and Irish Lions tourist, before the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season kicks off next month after he recently returned from a career-saving hip operation.
Newcastle have permitted the Argentina winger to exit the Gallagher Premiership for the Top 14 with immediate effect.
Just three names from Pat Lam's first Bristol teamsheet in 2017 are still starring at the club, including the unsung winger Luke Morahan.
A try from Sale fullback Luke James three minutes from time proved decisive as leaders Bristol’s six-game winning run in the Premiership came to an end with a 20-13 defeat.
Two tries from Luke Morahan and 13 points from the boot of Callum Sheedy ensured Bristol made history at Ashton Gate with a 28-15 win over Harlequins.
The winger is an established performer in Pat Lam's team but he has briefly left England this week to see if can he fulfil a dream next summer.
Luke Morahan has had his eyes opened during his two years in England, but the Australian believes rugby in his own country continues to generate too many negative headlines.
Todd Blackadder has played down the injury suffered by Bath's Joe Cokanasiga at Twickenham, but the blow suffered by Bristol's Luke Morahan will have far more serious consequences.
OPTA have released their statistical rankings for the opening weekend of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership, with Luke Morahan, Nathan Hughes and Sam Skinner among the big winners.
