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Just like that, another transfer window has come and gone. Well, it is not completely in the rear-view mirror just yet. The deadline day still needs to be taken care Of course, for Newcastle United fans, this could prove to be a memorable one. After all, the club are on the verge of completing a deal for Matias Fernandez-Pardo, after weeks of trying to get a deal done with Lille. At the same time, they have found an agreement with Juventus for the loan departure of Nick Woltemade. The German striker had failed to make an impression since his £69 million from VfB Stuttgart last summer. Interestingly, Newcastle United have also been linked with another VfB Stuttgart talent, Bilal El Khannouss, recently. And now, we have a clearer idea on where that saga is headed. Bilal El Khannouss to Newcastle United transfer update According to a report from Hanif Ben Barkane, barring any last-minute transfer twists, El Khannouss is now set to stay at VfB Stuttgart. The Moroccan international didn’t want to leave just for the sake of it and preferred to stay if no interesting club came along. VfB Stuttgart held firm, and Newcastle United wrapped up the Fernandez-Pardo deal. As it turns out, it was one or the other for the Magpies, bot both at the same time. So, they are set to sign Fernandez-Pardo. On the other hand, El Khannouss is set to continue playing his football in Germany. There were those who had hoped that both would be signed, as they play in different roles. But that is not the case. And with the financial constraints that the Magpies have been working under for quite some time now, it is not hard to understand why that might be the case. What does this mean for Newcastle moving forward Obviously, this news should not be taken as a disappointment if you are a Newcastle United fan. At the end of the day, the Magpies have looked very good so far this season. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa have looked reborn under Matthias Jaissle. That was evident in the win over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. The addition of Fernandez-Pardo should make them any better. And do not be surprised if another addition or two are made on deadline day as well. Just do not expect that to be someone who it will take north of £50 million to sign. Newcastle United might not be working with that kind of budget, having agreed a €60 million-plus deal to bring in Fernandez-Pardo from Lille.