Greenwood is the only Harlequins player in the Lions squad

"If Quins require my services, I will be with them. It may not be down to me but I will be available," he said.

The London club faces a busy week of meetings as the financial implications of relegation are dealt with.

The squad will meet chief executive Mark Evans, who is expected to formally relinquish his coaching duties on Wednesday, later this week.

Former Leicester director of rugby Dean Richards, currently with French side Grenoble, has been linked with a move to Quins, although their relegation means that is open to doubt.

I have no desire to take over but I would be interested in helping [Quins] to get back up Will Carling

Meanwhile, a group of ex-players, including Keith Wood, Will Carling and Jason Leonard are keen to be involved in reviving Harlequins' fortunes.

"The situation will become clearer in the next four to six weeks after the people in charge of the business have had time to reflect and make their decisions," Wood told The Times.

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"I think that if plans were put in place, you would not find past players unwilling to become involved at whatever level."

Carling added: "I have no desire to take over but I would be interested in helping them to get back up."