Chelsea coach Anthony Barry has committed to Belgium's World Cup campaign.
The Sun says Barry, 36, was fancied by Huddersfield and has been linked with other clubs as a No 1.
But he is due to assist Roberto Martinez and the Belgians in Qatar.
Championship Terriers could not afford to lose him to international duty or wait until after the finals.
Despite looking at former Manchester United skipper Michael Carrick, they are set to welcome back David Wagner for a second spell.
Former Huddersfield gaffer Danny Schofield lasted just 69 days in charge after being promoted from the ranks.