Motherwell manager Mark McGee admits he faces opposistion from a few English clubs for the player signature.
"I have been talking to Spurs about their young striker, Lee Barnard, with a view to bringing him here on loan," McGhee told his club website.
"But the player is looking at his options as there a number of Championship clubs interested."
Crewe had expected to tie up the deal today but as of no news has come out of Gresty Road.