Former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson is not on the shortlist for the Derby County manager's job.
BBC Derby says Derby have not approached Pearson about succeeding Paul Clement as their new head coach.
Pearson, 52, has been strongly linked with the role following Clement's sacking on Monday.
But the Rams are adamant Darren Wassall, who was appointed on a deal until the end of the season, will be given time to prove his worth.