Mali are reportedly hopeful Everton star Abdoulaye Doucoure will agree to switch his international allegiance from France in time to feature in their World Cup play-offs next month.
According to a report from Foot Mercato , the Blues midfielder is one of a number of players eligible to represent Mali that they are hopeful of convincing.
The report quotes Mali FA President Baviuex Toure, who said: "We are in negotiations for the arrival of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Moussa Dembele and Cheick Doucoure.