A THIRD of the A-League season might be complete but Sydney FC won't budge on their asking price for a major sponsor even if it means they have to go through the year bearing a ''clean'' shirt.

There's a chance the Sky Blues will follow the approach of Spanish giants Barcelona, who have donated their shirt sponsor allocation to charity in past seasons. Discussions have been held at board level about the idea, which, should it happen, would probably feature one of the club's community programs.

Time on his side … Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka, pictured at training yesterday, believes the postponement of the Sky Blues' match against Perth at Campbelltown Stadium will benefit his team. Credit:Getty Images

The Sky Blues' asking price of around $700,000 a season is no secret and has been their figure since the club's last deal with Bing Lee expired. Despite plenty of interest in sponsoring a club that boasts Nicky Carle and Brett Emerton as marquees, and rising star Terry Antonis on their books, there hasn't been an offer that measures up.

While the side continues to play with a clean front-of-shirt for now, Sydney chief executive Dirk Melton says the club is in no rush.