Pardew is keen to sign the 21-year-old Serbian in January to bolster his injury-hit midfield.
But his father Nebojsa, himself a former NAC player, has now been named as the club's manager and that looks likely to ensure the youngster stays put - for now.
Gudelj: "The chances that I will stay at Breda are now much higher.
"My father means a lot to me. He is the most important person in my career. He is the man who made me as a footballer.
"Now, as a manager, he can do this on his own and I would like to help him. But nonetheless I still have to think about my future."