Try Munchen 1860, although they have a bit troublesome finances.
In France I would suggest Strassbourg - now in division National.
Italian classic should be Hellas Verona, but I've also found Livorno a very interesting challenge.
Often you need to wait for the right time - work up a relationship with the player, praise him in media admire his talent, see how he reacts. Also make sure that you have an okay relationship with the opposing teams manager, as managers who dont like you are less willing to sell players of to...
Right now playing for Aris Salonika, in Greece - first time to Greece since I started playinf FM (at the time it was still CM), did not know what to expect. As it sometimes happenes I steamrolled the first year, getting one single defeat the whole season - after securing the title.
I was a bit...