The Midlands outfit are said to be preparing a £6 million bid to get their man, who has been a target of Tottenham for some time.
The story has probably come about because Villa manager Martin O’Neil said yesterday that he was still in the market for new players after losing the services of Martin Laursen and Zat Knight.
Warnock enjoyed an excellent season at Ewood Park last year, and Sam Allardyce would be extremely reluctant to sell one his best players just a month before the season kicks off.