Barnard has been linked all summer with a move to Gresty Road but that now seems a reality with him expecting to agree a six month loan deal.
Also with the news that Crewe's top striker Nicky Maynard looking set to be out for some time the management team will also sign another striker all beng well on Monday with Craig Lindfield another summer target being linked with a seasons long loan.
Crewe's technical director Dario Gradi told The Sentinal: "Maynard is going to be out for months so our priority next week is to get two strikers in.
"We wanted one striker but now we need two - the chairman will have a fit!
"We will take anyone and try everything we can to get them in next week and if we can buy Torres, we will.
"We are delighted to win our first game. You don't want to lose your first game and when Nicky (Maynard) went off so early I would have settled for a draw."