Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels said the two parties were “genuinely committed to working together for a better future for Welsh rugby”.
“We all still want to get there,” Daniels told the Scarlets website.
“We are more collaborative than we have been in past, although we don’t agree on everything.
“Meaningful conversations are still ongoing and we are positive we’ll come to a final agreement in the near future.
“We have to get to a place we are all happy to sign and commit to – including those who are providing associated funding along with the WRU.”
Daniels added the Cardiff situation has reminded Welsh rugby of how much it relies on benefactors.
“The news from Cardiff was a sad day across Welsh rugby, with the stress and uncertainty it brought as well as the stark reminder to those across the professional game of the challenges we all face,” said Daniels.
“The Cardiff situation is a harsh reminder of our reliance on a small group of funding directors who still commit their own money to support us – some of whom have done so for two decades.
“We are fortunate to have their continued backing as well as their unrivalled knowledge and experience of the game in Wales.”
Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley’s position is that “they are in a good place but a few details we need to sort out”.
“The Cardiff situation was a bit of a bump in the road but that’s all it is,” said Bradley.
“I am still confident it will be ok.”
