The attacker was linked with both clubs and was made aware of the Whites’ interest before joining the Blades on loan from Crystal Palace.
Leeds finished the window with the signings of Manor Solomon and Largie Ramazani instead, with both making their debuts against Hull.
Speaking to the Sheffield Star (10 September) Rak-Sakyi dubbed the Whites a “big club” but said his sights were set elsewhere.
“My agent made me aware of the interest from them [Leeds] and I knew it was a big club,” he said.