Instead he had been favouring a return to management in the Premier League while filling his time working for Sky Sports.
However, the Daily Mail claim that Ibrox officials have already been in contact with his representatives to replace the sacked Pedro Caixinha at the Glasgow giants.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is the No1 target of the Scottish Premiership side and would cost them £1m in compensation to nab him from Pittodrie.
The Gers sacked Pedro Caixinha last week after a disastrous spell in chargeAFPThe Ibrox club have already made contact with the representatives of PardewPA:Press Association
But the board are determined to take their time in going through all the candidates before settling on a final shortlist and beginning the interview process.
One man not in the running for the job is Belgian Michel Preud’homme.
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The ex-Standard Liege coach and Benfica technical director received an offer from Mechelen in his homeland last week.
He has kept them waiting on his decision while he waits to discover the answer from the Gers.
Pardew has been out of work since he was sacked by Crystal Palace last DecemberGetty Images - GettyGraeme Murty has been placed in charge as caretaker bossKeith Campbell - The Sun GlasgowRangers chairman Dave King is ready to take his time in finding the right assistantKeith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
Preud’homme is believed to have been pushing Rangers for a response.
But chairman Dave King has made it clear to him that he will not be rushed as he takes his time in trying to secure the right man.
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