Mali have reportedly convinced Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure to switch nationality, and are now working on luring Moussa Dembele and Ibrahima Konate.
Doucoure has played for France's youth sides but never their senior team - and, as he was born to Malian parents, he is now eligible to be selected by the African nation.
Liverpool defender Konate and Lyon striker Dembele have also failed to get a look in under Didier Deschamps, with reports claiming Mali are in talks with them next.
According to journalist Saddick Adams, they have finally been successful in their attempts to win over Doucoure, having fallen short in their previous attempts.