The Bayern Munich man is rumoured to be a £5m target for Martin O'Neill as the Northern Irish boss aims to bring some experience faces to the Claret and Blue.
Borowski, who won the Bundesliga title and the German Cup with former side Werder Bremen in 2004, has fallen out of favour in Munich and a move to England would undoubtedly be an attractive proposition.
The 29 year-old, like many other fringe internationals across the globe, will be looking to hold down a regular first team spot at a club ahead of the World Cup in South Africa next year.
And Villa could be the perfect move for a man who would fill the void left by Gareth Barry after the England man left for Manchester City.