I love Gomez as I am sure all evertonians do and I know he is always saying he likes it here, but why does he always stop short of saying he wants to stay here for good, if he did that I am sure we would all be happy.
Because there's always the chance of other developments or bumps in the road. Maybe he's waiting and seeing how beloved he is if he hits a poor patch of form?
Maybe he doesn't want to be on record publicly committing to the club until he's sure what kind of permanent deal is on the table?
Maybe Everton haven't given him a solid commitment and he doesn't want egg on his face?
Maybe he's being respectful to Barcelona as he's still contracted to them?
Maybe he's not ready to commit to permanently living in another country until he's had a set amount of time there?
Maybe there's other interest and he wants to consider that?
All perfectly reasonable reasons to not start pledging undying allegiance to the Everton cause.