PORT Adelaide senior coach Ken Hinkley has reported for work at Alberton Oval as normal amid increased speculation about his future.

It's expected the club will release a statement on the issue in the coming hours.

Hinkley is scheduled to appear on Adelaide radio station FiveAA on Monday afternoon.

News Corp reported on Monday that the 50-year-old had sought a release from his contract to head to a long-term deal to replace Rodney Eade at Gold Coast. 

Having put its cards on the table, Gold Coast was waiting to hear from either Hinkley's camp or Port Adelaide on Monday.

A Port Adelaide source told AFL.com.au Hinkley was at work, and going about his usual business conducting football reviews.

Port Adelaide insists its position hasn't changed, despite a weekend of behind-the-scenes jostling.

The Power said on Friday that Hinkley was contracted and he would be held to that contract, reaffirming their intention to seek to extend his tenure.

It comes amid reports that highly rated Sydney Swans assistant coach Stuart Dew has put his interest for the Suns' position on hold as he waits to see the outcome of the club's move on Hinkley.

The Swans say that Dew hasn't yet informed them he's out of the race.  

Hinkley was an assistant coach at the Suns from 2010 to 2012, and has been at Port Adelaide for five seasons, having coached the team to 62 wins and 49 losses. 

His manager, Peter Blucher, has been contacted for comment.