This is the second biggest money fight after Khabib. Of course Conor was approached for negotiations, but you're right they're not in formal negotiations, because Conor is running the other way, which is what Jorge is talking about.
Conor wants Khabib because that is his path to redemption. If he loses to Jorge by knockout as expected, it's all over for him, much more embarrassing because it will be a knockout, plus he'll still have to fight Khabib to redeem himself there.
He would prefer to fight Khabib and hopefully get lucky than fight Jorge and Khabib, and face getting knocked out.
Use your brain.